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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.84, 3,303.24 and 1,647.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.84, 3,303.24 and 1,647.72 is: 2,275.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.84 : 3,303.24 = 1,647.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.84/3,303.24 = 1,647.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.84x = 3,303.24 × 1,647.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.84x = 5,442,814.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,442,814.61/2,391.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.58

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